How to repair an awning.

Awnings stand testament to the earths natural elements, harsh wind, rain, sometimes extreme sunshine amongst others. It is unavoidable that an awning should at some point give in to the constant hammering. In the event that an awning should tear or rip during it's lifespan, it is imperative that the rip or tear be attended to immediately to prevent further damage to the awning.

The reason we stress for you to repair these seemingly small defects as soon as possible, is because if the tear or rip becomes larger, you may have to replace the entire awning or hire a professional to repair it, which involves money that could be used elsewhere.

So lets take a look at some steps to take when repairing an awning.

First off, lets inspect the awning.

You need to determine the size of the tear and overall condition. If you have determined that the tear is a manageable size and you don't feel the need to call out the professional awning repair teams, you can go out and get yourself some awning repair tape which is available at most outdoor equipment suppliers.

Clean the awning and place on a flat surface

You need to clean around the tear and place the awning on a flat surface. Do not use hot water or harsh soaps, you may use a soft brush and a mild soap with some cold or lukewarm water to was away the excess dirt.

Repair the tears in your awning

You now need to use the tape to repair the tears, place the tape firmly down and press out any air bubbles which pop up to the surface. Usee as many pieces as necessary and repeat on the other side of the awning.

Repairing larger holes

You could try to find a matching piece of fabric from the manufacturer of your awning, which you could use to patch up the hole with the tape, however, determine whether it would be in your best interest to attempt the repairs yourself or if you should need a professional awning repairer to assist you.